British band Vaults pose for photographers ahead of the UK Premiere of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' in central London on February 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images

British director Sam Taylor-Johnson (R), British actor Jamie Dornan (2nd R), US actress Dakota Johnson (2nd L) and British author E.L James (L) pose for photographers ahead of the UK Premiere of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' in central London on February 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images

US actress Dakota Johnson (L) is hugged by British author E.L James (R) ahead of the UK Premiere of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' in central London on February 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images

A lone protester holds up a placard as talent arrives for the UK Premiere of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' in central London on February 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images

A lone protester holds up a placard as talent arrives for the UK Premiere of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' in central London on February 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images

US actress Dakota Johnson poses for photographers ahead of the UK Premiere of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' in central London on February 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images

A protester holds a placard as people arrive to watch the film "Fifty Shades of Grey" on its opening day in Los Angeles on February 12, 2015. "Fifty Shades of Grey", the long-anticipated movie version of the bestselling erotic novel, began its worldwide rollout opening in theatres across France, Germany, Belgium and Serbia, days ahead of its key target territory the United States. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTONMARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images

Women pose for photos in front of a poster advertising the movie "Fifty Shades of Grey" on its opening day in Los Angeles on February 12, 2015. The long-anticipated movie version of the bestselling erotic novel began its worldwide rollout opening in theatres across France, Germany, Belgium and Serbia, days ahead of its key target territory the United States. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTONMARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images

Fifty Shades of Grey starring Holywood's Jamie Dornan will battle it out for best dramatic movie at this year's People's Choice Awards.

Superhero blockbuster Avengers: Age of Ultron, medical drama Grey's Anatomy and singer The Weeknd have scored the most nominations for the People's Choice Awards.

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Meanwhile Game of Thrones - which is filmed in Northern Ireland- has picked up nominations for Favourite TV Show and favourite Cable Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV show.

Jamie Dornan's co-star in Fifty Shades has been shortlisted in the Favourite Dramatic Movie Actress category while the Co Down man missed out on a place in the male category.

The Avengers sequel picked up seven nods for prizes voted for by fans, including nominations for stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson.

The film is nominated for favourite movie alongside Fast and Furious 7, Inside Out, Jurassic World and Pitch Perfect 2, as well as favourite action movie, competing against Insurgent, Fast and Furious 7, Jurassic World and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.

Avengers star Downey Jr, who plays Iron Man in the Marvel franchise, will compete for favourite movie actor, as well as favourite action movie actor alongside his co-star Hemsworth.

Johansson is nominated for favourite movie actress, alongside Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock. She is also nominated for favourite action movie actress for her role as the Black Widow in the blockbuster series.

The Weeknd, who scored a huge hit this summer with his single I Can't Feel My Face, received five nods. He will compete against British musician Ed Sheeran for favourite male artist, alongside Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas and country singer Luke Bryan.

Sheeran is also nominated for favourite pop artist in a category dominated by female singers. He will face off against Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift.

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey. Photo: Focus Features

Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey. Photo: Focus Features

Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey

The Fifty Shades Of Grey film has been given an 18 certificate by the BBFC with no cuts (Universal)

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